Google Firebase: Database and authentication service Data stored on EU servers (GDPR compliant)
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OpenAI: For AI meal planning suggestions Only recipe data shared, no personally identifiable information
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Vercel: Hosting platform Only technical logs (IP addresses, request data)
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Your family members: Within your family group Only data you consciously share within your family hub
⚠️ Important: We only share data with third parties that are GDPR compliant and necessary for the service.
4. How Do We Store Your Data?
Security is our top priority:
•Encryption: All data encrypted (SSL/TLS) during transmission
•Passwords: Stored with Firebase Authentication (bcrypt hashing)
•Database: Firebase Firestore with strict security rules
•Access: Only you and your family members can see your data
•Backups: Automatic daily backups by Firebase
•Data location: EU servers (GDPR compliant)
Retention period: We store your data as long as you have an active account. After account deletion, all data is permanently deleted within 30 days.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to access:
You can request what data we have about you
Right to data portability:
Download all your data in machine-readable format (JSON) via Settings → Data Export
Right to be forgotten:
Delete your account completely via Settings → Account → Delete Account
Right to rectification:
You can always modify your data in Settings or via privacy@familyhub.app
Right to object:
You can object to data processing (email privacy@familyhub.app)
6. Cookies
FamilyHub uses minimal cookies:
Essential cookies (always on):
• Authentication session (to stay logged in)
• Security tokens (CSRF protection)
• Cookie consent status
Analytics cookies (optional):
• Usage statistics (which features are used)
• Performance monitoring
You can disable analytics cookies in the cookie banner.
7. Children
FamilyHub is a family app. Children under 16 may use the app, but only under supervision of a parent/guardian. Parents are responsible for managing the family account and minors' data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy. Important changes will be communicated via email. The "last updated" date at the top shows when the policy was last modified.
